January 10, 2023 by bandy52 Eggs, we love them, and they are… cheap? Over the last several months we have watched as prices have steadily increased in the grocery stores. I’ve looked at my husband almost every week after going to the grocery store and rambled off the latest price increase. We’ve done our best […]
November 18, 2013 by Kathy Tutt Walk with others “The police called; they have Mom. It’s the third time this month that Mom got mixed up and was found in the neighbor’s house. Mom is getting more and more confused. She doesn’t prepare healthy meals and often forgets to turn the oven off when she […]
June 12, 2017 by marilynrabe Do you enjoy gardening? Growing your own healthy fruits and vegetables? Looking at the beautiful flowers that you have grown? I’m sure many answered yes to these questions, but if I ask, “Do you enjoy weeding your garden?” I would probably receive a different answer! June 13th is actually National […]
Like obesity or smoking prior to it, “sitting” looks to be the latest lifestyle challenge with a current focus in the news. A recent study suggests that sitting for prolonged periods of time increases risk for chronic disease, even among people who exercise regularly. Researchers conducted a review and meta-analysis of published research to evaluate […]
May 11, 2018 by Michelle Treber After our harsh winter, it is hard to believe – but I think warm sunny weather has finally arrived. If your family is anything like our family, summers are busier than the school year. My daughter will be taking five animals to fair this year. Therefore, over the next several […]
November 23, 2011 by Pat Brinkman Having problems meeting your healthy-eating goals? Do you suffer from snack attacks? Snacks may be hindering your healthy-eating goals. The amount of calories the average American eats in snacks throughout the day now constitutes a fourth meal or about 580 calories. Part of the problem may be that you […]
August 22, 2016 by Pat Brinkman Everyone thinks the elderly are the most at risk for being scam victims. We have stereotyped that the “less educated, less intelligent, elderly, lower income, and less financially secure” at the most at risk for a scam. However, according to a survey by the Council of Better Business Bureaus […]
November 7, 2022 by jmlobb As aging occurs many experience the loss of strength, power, and balance, but why? The reason is sarcopenia. What is Sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is a medical term for muscle loss. This naturally occurring muscle fiber loss starts around the age of 30. Muscle loss may begin at a rate of 3-5% […]
August 2, 2018 by Shannon Carter One of my friends underwent a cancer biopsy this week. She is waiting the results of a pathology lab for diagnosis. Will it be cancer with a treatment plan of some sort, or will her results be benign? Waiting on results from an important medical test or pathology report […]
June 9, 2016 by Michelle Treber June 10th is the National observance honoring Herbs and Spices. Have you been told you should reduce the sodium in your diet? If so, check out this blog for suggestions for pairing herbs and spices with common foods. Basil Herb Bowl Are you new to growing or using herbs? […]
The laughter of a child is associated with happiness, bonding, and connecting. However, laughter in children is more than these things, it is how they learn and grow. A rousing game of peek-a-boo for a little one shows you they understand their loved one is behind those hands, and they enjoy the element of anticipation, […]
Did you know that about 90 billion pounds of edible food goes uneaten each year? That constitutes 30 – 40% of the food supply in the USA, or about 20 pounds per person, and weighs 123x the Empire State Building! If you convert this to calories, this means 1 in 4 calories is never eaten. […]
November 5, 2014 by economos2 Handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness to others. Despite the importance of how people should wash hands many young and old forget. Germs are tiny microorganisms that exist all around us and are invisible to the human eye. They are different types […]
December 11, 2017 by jmlobb As we approach the height of the holiday season, you are likely to find many people seeking the perfect gifts for their friends, family members and loved ones. We all have that one person in our life who is tricky to gift. Maybe it’s a child who has too many […]
